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Rock and Roll is the Blood that Fuels Cleveland

Author David Spero
2026-02-12 19:00:00 2026-02-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Rock and Roll is the Blood that Fuels Cleveland Enjoy stories from David Spero exploring his dynamic career alongside music legends. North Royalton Branch - Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)

Thursday, February 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-12 19:00:00 2026-02-12 20:00:00 America/New_York Rock and Roll is the Blood that Fuels Cleveland Enjoy stories from David Spero exploring his dynamic career alongside music legends. North Royalton Branch - Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)

North Royalton Branch

Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)

Enjoy stories from David Spero exploring his dynamic career alongside music legends.

David Spero has been part of the fuel. From his role on the groundbreaking Upbeat TV show, to being on the ground floor of FM radio and culminating in his management career guiding the careers of Joe Walsh, Bad Co, Cat Stevens, Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers) to Billy Bob Thornton, Survivor and Patty Smyth and many others, he will be telling stories from his book A Life in the Wings. His career has brought him entrance into The Radio and TV Hall of Fame and the International Management Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. 
 
David, 73, is currently a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Board of Directors.


Book signing and sales to follow.  

TAGS: | General | Author Event |

North Royalton Branch
nrymgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440.237.3800
Fax: 440.237.6149
Branch manager
Becky Wendeln
Hours
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Mon, Feb 02 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:30PM
Sun, Feb 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Located on Wallings Road, just east of State Road adjacent to the North Royalton Family YMCA, the North Royalton Branch features a full-service drive-up window, community meeting spaces and a beautiful nature-themed children’s area.

Upcoming events

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Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Feb 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Feb 04, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Teen Makers-3D String Art - Grades 6-12
Wed, Feb 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 123 (49)
Create, explore and innovate every month with a new maker project. February's project is 3D string art.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 10:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Bookmarks & Body Bags - Nightshade
Thu, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room 124 (49)
Join your friends & neighbors at the North Royalton Branch's popular afternoon, mystery-themed book discussion group.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Fri, Feb 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
DIY Bird Feeder - Grades K-5
Sat, Feb 07, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Story/Craft/Resource Room Combined (80)
Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month! Learn about birds' diets, lives, habitats, and how they survive the cold months. Create a bird feeder to keep your feathered friends' tummies full!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Feb 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 11, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Tween Graphic Novel - Grades 4-8
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 123 (49)
Join us as we discuss popular graphic novels with a book themed snack and activity.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 12, 10:00am - 10:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Rock and Roll is the Blood that Fuels Cleveland - Author David Spero
Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Enjoy stories from David Spero exploring his dynamic career alongside music legends.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Fri, Feb 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Feb 16, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
The Wit and Wisdom of JFK - Adults
Mon, Feb 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Commemorate Presidents' Day as Beverly Sadowski examines the intellect and humor of our 35th president, illustrating how JFK came to hold such an exalted position throughout the world.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Feb 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
No-Sew Dog Bandanas - Adults
Tue, Feb 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Honor man's best friend by creating stylish, personalized neckwear during this unique craft session involving silk screening.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 18, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Internet Basics
Wed, Feb 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Room (15)
Learn how to use web browsers and search engines to navigate the internet. Also learn how to stay secure while being online. Prerequisite: Computer Basics or experience using a mouse.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
This Place of Silence: Ohio’s Cemeteries & Burial Grounds - Adults
Thu, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Photographer, Ian Adams, will share the magnificent grace and history of Ohio’s cemeteries.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Fri, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Squishy Circuits - Grades K - 5
Sat, Feb 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Embrace your inner engineer as we build different squishy circuits. Mix the fun of play dough with the electrifying challenge of building circuits!
ElderScrolls - The Correspondent
Mon, Feb 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Join your friends & neighbors as we continue our fifth season of the library’s book discussion group at the North Royalton Senior Center (located at 13220 Ridge Road). To register, call 440.582.6333.
Blood Drive
Mon, Feb 23, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Donate blood today. For more information or to make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call the American Red Cross at 800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
Adult Coloring Club - Adults
Wed, Feb 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Meeting Room 121 (63)
Coloring is not just for kids! Exercise your creativity, release stress, and spend some time relaxing by contemplatively coloring! Choose from provided sheets or bring your own book.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Fri, Feb 27, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Stay and Play - All ages with caregiver
Fri, Feb 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Large Meeting Room 121 & 122 (126)
Stay and Play after Family Storytime!
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Mon, Mar 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Preschool Storytime - Ages 3 – 5 (but not yet in kindergarten) with caregiver
Tue, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
Family Storytime - All ages with caregiver
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays.
Baby & Me Storytime - Birth – 18 months with caregiver
Wed, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:20am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books.
ESOL Class - Students must attend an orientation before beginning class
Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Resource Room (49)
Aspire Greater Cleveland provides free ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes at Cuyahoga County Public Library branches.
Toddler Storytime - 19 – 35 months with caregiver
Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:25am
Story/Craft Room (50)
Join us for rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories.
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